Lecturer - AMD 333: Visual Culture Studies (Summer 2024) - Position: Instructional Faculty, Summer Session - State Support
- Semester: Summer 2024
- Day/Time: N/A
- Modality: Online - Virtually Asynchronous
- College: CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Department: Art, Media, and Design
The Department of Art, Media, and Design at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Summer 2024 to teach AMD 333: Visual Culture Studies. This is a lecture course that meets virtually asynchronous.
Course Description: Introduces theories of visual culture, ways of seeing, and practices of looking. Focuses on objects of visual culture including art, objects of mass/consumer culture, as well as photography and design in journalism and advertising. Explores the importance of critical media literacy in contemporary society and the roles that images play in developing a sense of self. Addresses grammar of visual design, practice, and creative use of images in developing a visual glossary. Develops ability to analyze images critically. Successful candidates will demonstrate in depth knowledge of cultural studies.
Minimum qualifications: - A master's degree or equivalent experience.
- Current publications or public presentations that demonstrate expertise in cultural studies
- Teaching experience at the college level or equivalent
- Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred qualifications: - A doctorate or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of teaching experience at the college level
- Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience - Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $1,812 - $3,118 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)
- CSU Classification Salary Range: $999 - $3,679 per Weighted Teaching Unit (WTU)
Application: To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
- Work samples
- Syllabi or other curricular materials and student work samples as available
Timeline: A review of applications will begin on April 19, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.
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Advertised: Apr 04 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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